A DETERMINED team of young men are honouring the memories of a much missed father and friends by rowing across the Atlantic

DORSET Council external borrowing could increase by £100 million this financial year – almost £2m a week.

Lyme Regis in Dorset has been named as one of the best seaside towns in the UK to downsize to

Firefighters still remain at the scene of a devastating fire which destroyed a beloved town café

Dog walkers in Lyme Regis had to be rescued after getting cut off by the tide

Hundreds of tractors are expected to descend on Westminster tomorrow in an “RIP British Farming” protest

It’s important that dog owners are aware of the potential hazards that the colder months bring when walking dogs

The long range weather forecast from the Met Office, which covers December 24 to January 7, has predicted "sleet and snow".

A serious fire has broken out at a Dorchester café

Businesses across west Dorset were forced to close after power cuts this weekend

More than 200 west Dorset homes could wait until Tuesday to see their power returned after cuts

Storm Darragh caused chaos over Dorset across the weekend, with travel disruptions, events cancelled and thousands of homes left without power

Students at the Sir John Colfox Academy in Bridport enjoyed debating with West Dorset MP Edward Morello when he visited the school as part of UK Parliament Week

AFTER more than a century the Society of Dorset Men is to open membership to women – provided they have a connection to the county.

A councillor has accused Dorset Council of spending millions of pounds on climate change policies ‘for ideological purposes – not practicality.’

The UK Government has discussed whether or not the general public should be banned from buying and using fireworks following a petition.

NSPCC hubs across the UK have received more than 37,000 free books to share with partner agencies and families in time for Christmas as part of a new partnership with the UK’s largest children’s reading charity.

NSPCC hubs across the UK have received more than 37,000 free books to share with partner agencies and families in time for Christmas as part of a new partnership with the UK’s largest children’s reading charity.

Storm Darragh aftermath leaves residents in some areas of West Dorset facing second night without power

Live updates as Dorset hit by Storm Darragh

More than 1,000 Dorset homes are still affected by power outages say, National Grid.

Adventurous young men from Bridport would venture across the Atlantic in pursuit of cod and fortune for hundreds of year

Jamie and Clare Pimbley have taken over The West Bay Hotel, a seaside pub that's the perfect place for a sundowner

We're lucky to have the Marine Parade shelters on Lyme Regis seafront - history tells us they were close to never existing

Have a go at this Dorset circular four and a quarter mile walk in Weymouth which will go from Upwey to Bincombe

A PROBATE and trustee notice has been published following the death of a man from Bridport

New Zealand and Japan are among the bucket list destinations British retirees want to visit in 2025

HUNDREDS of homes are without power in the west Dorset area.

A damaged electricity cable has caused a road in west Dorset to be closed after a tree fell onto it

A series of flood alerts have been issued across the county as Storm Darragh continues to batter Dorset

Cobb Road in Lyme Regis has now reopened following a landslip.

The weather warning for Weymouth and Dorchester for wind has been changed.

This warning is in place until 6am tomorrow morning.

Declining use of Dorset harbours has been reported, following the ending of Covid restrictions

Football in Dorset has been brought to a halt, with games across the county cancelled due to Storm Darragh

COMMUNITIES are preparing for Christmas and it's usually the time of year for festive markets and fetes.

Young people in Bridport are being encouraged to 'get involved and feel good' following a special exhibition promoting fun activities, hobbies, local clubs and wellness

A new art gallery in Lyme Regis is at risk of shutting after a road closure due to a landslip has 'killed' trade

Residents in West Bay are generally in favour of making the resort 20mph, though some are sceptical as to whether it would truly make a difference

A new 20mph zone could be introduced in West Bay to improve road safety

Matt Prosser, chief executive of Dorset Council, has resigned to work in New Zealand

An artisan Dorset ice-cream maker has won a prestigious pet industry award for its unique frozen dog treat

The local news media sector’s Public Notice Portal (PNP) will undergo a second major phase of development with new funding from the Google News Initiative to deepen public engagement with public notices.

Waitrose is recalling the ZOE Daily 30+ 7 Day wholefood supplement due to the possible presence of stones and metal.

The festive season has well and truly arrived as the lights go on with a little ‘Bridport magic’

A popular family-run café has been voted as the Bridport and Lyme Regis News' Café of the Year 2024

Paintings worth up to £20,000 have been stolen from an art gallery in Lyme Regis - leaving the owner devastated

Strongs winds are set to hit Dorset over the next couple of days as the latest storm rolls into the UK

Flooding is expected in parts of Dorset this morning due to heavy rainfall

A group of young musicians were given the trip of a lifetime after a local star got them into the show from a famous rock band